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Guest Post: How to march on together

28/6/2013

64 Comments

 

By Nigel Swain

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I've seen today in the Yorkshire Post a suggestion that the fans should contribute to the future of Leeds United.

What a great idea. But how?

It's simple really. We all just chip in. Where's the problem?

I suppose the problem is how? Surely it’s impossible... But is it really?

We have people that want to sell large bits of the club......and we'd like to own it.

So how could this come about? Easy really.

To buy ten percent then the owners would want £3,000,000.

That's a lot of money. What can we do?

£3,000,000 divided by 10,000 people paying £300 makes the money up and you'd think would secure 10% of the company.

Let's go a step further. We have owners that need cash. It's possible that 10,000 people could pay £100 each now and another £100 in December. Another in May would mean 3 million pounds to GFH and the supporters own 10%.

Why not offer to do the same again the year after??? Now we own 20% and have a say. Don't try to buy supported funded players.

We set this up as a company and everybody who invests owns their share.

This all sounds mad, but why?

We have a board looking for investment and we want to support our club.

Just think, you pay £100 now plus another £100 December and another in May.

All we need to do is register 'Marching on together LTD' and we could do this.

But at this point we need a leader. This is where Gary Cooper needs to stand up. I will stand beside him.

Separate to this I am on a business trip and passing through Kuala Lumpur. The bloke next to me in the bar is a Leeds fan living here. He says 'when do you want my £300?'

We could do this. Who wants to own a share of their club.

I'll pay to register 'marching on together.co.uk' if you all want to do it.

Leeds United without the debt from the East Stand loan is sustainable. Let’s do it. Let’s own 10 % of Leeds United and be even prouder. Let’s tell them we'll have 10% next year too.

64 Comments
HOWIE
28/6/2013 02:28:40 am

great idea.Count me in.

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Matt
28/6/2013 02:38:52 am

Likewise - cashflow is clearly a problem for GFH. We need players to mount a serious challenge. I'm in.

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euroboysie
28/6/2013 02:41:50 am

I think its a great idea but would GFH go for it .......
I hope so

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Rob Atkinson
28/6/2013 02:42:47 am

I think I'd be up for this, if any real influence were to accrue from what sounds like a simple but good idea.

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StevieDee
28/6/2013 02:47:31 am

I'm in. I'd want some assurances on where the cash goes though. At the moment they are simply reducing their own exposure or helping with running costs. That doesn't help the club move forwards.

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tony calvert
28/6/2013 02:50:34 am

count me in

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Henry
28/6/2013 02:58:16 am

I have to agree with StevieDee.
It will get sucked into the £19m debt.
Our soon to be Chairman, supposedly bought his % but where is the money?
GFH are the new KB.
I like the idea but you could never control the money.

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Chareose
28/6/2013 03:19:50 am

Ofcourse you can, it would need to be signed over with cast iron guarantees overseen by someone with legal experience

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Jaws link
28/6/2013 03:02:49 am

I'm in! But obviously would need more information about where the cash goes.

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Richard Carter
28/6/2013 03:10:24 am

I'm in. Only rwservation is you do not decide a leader. That should be voted upon. Set it up as a CIC

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joe
28/6/2013 03:12:16 am

i am up for this, i think it is the only way forward. MOT

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caseyrybac
28/6/2013 03:14:17 am

Great idea, i was thinking the same, i live in ireland and im on the dole, but count me in. M.O.T

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on and on
28/6/2013 06:49:40 am

caseyrybac im working got a season ticket and i carnt afford that think id be better on the dole in ireland

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caseyrybac
28/6/2013 03:18:51 am

Set it up.

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john kelly
28/6/2013 03:23:56 am

I'M IN. WHEN?

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Chareose
28/6/2013 03:25:40 am

It should be for a set amount, perhaps through bonds or something but some people are capable of giving more than others thats why i suggested that it could be lead by a wealthy business men (if they exist anymore) But it needs to start somewhere so please keep pushing it until it becomes more organised. Thats how Portsmouth had to do it.

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Chareose
28/6/2013 03:27:00 am

Previous post should have read - *shouldnt be for a set amount".... sorry bad typing finger !

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Tare
28/6/2013 03:38:57 am

Assuming that we get a LEEDS UNITED fan with international business back round, knows corporate business processes and is familiar with accounting figures.
If these terms can be fulfilled then

I AM IN.

Why these terms well it is not wise to send rookie person to a boardroom full of spin doctor beasts they would only tear that person apart.

Tare

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gistheman link
28/6/2013 03:40:43 am

I'm in, but I need more information please

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steve underwood
28/6/2013 03:45:27 am

Come on then, set thé job up! Legs do it!

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Chareose
28/6/2013 03:49:41 am

I have emailed LUST and mentioned this discussion but i would suggest other fans do the same as one email may just get ignored............I also checked LUST activity and although they have been doing a lot there is no mention of this topic which i find rather bemusing......

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Jrs1983
28/6/2013 04:01:43 am

I like the idea in principle but not sure how fan this money would go. Morrison was on £17000 a week thats over £884000 a year. Also have to wonder what would happen when the fans once again ask for more money from investors. People are moaning about Gfh rightly or wrongly but remember if you become an investor it will eventually be you that the fans are asking for more money and more signings. As I say I like the idea would just be a bit cautious.

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Chareose
28/6/2013 04:04:38 am

No one said it would be easy but other clubs managed it. Even so, you dont have to buy shares, we could simply buy Leeds united some players ....

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Cheesewire link
28/6/2013 04:27:53 am

Cheesewire will never let you down. Count me in too.

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Simon Gillespie
28/6/2013 04:28:09 am

Great idea we need to get this up and running

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Julian Toller
28/6/2013 04:40:01 am

Im in when and where would love to own a little of the club i love MOT

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david
28/6/2013 04:42:05 am

count me in

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Gareth Calvert
28/6/2013 04:42:09 am

sounds good to me, M.O.T(ltd)

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suffolkwhites
28/6/2013 04:43:17 am

get this set up and count me in!

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Trevor
28/6/2013 04:44:53 am

i would be happy to invest in this MOT

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annie link
28/6/2013 04:47:49 am

Sounds too good to be true. Inteterested.

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Thirks
28/6/2013 05:02:36 am

First time poster commenting to say this is an amazing idea. LEEDS

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Andy (Rotherham)
28/6/2013 05:08:01 am

Good idea in principle

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mick
28/6/2013 05:20:42 am

this has got to be considered by the club.10;000 people alot to get as when push comes to shove will the all im ins cough up. well lets hope so . YES we could really do this. we have all spunked money up the wall on far more meaningless causes. lets FUCKING do it

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Guiseley White
28/6/2013 05:26:14 am

Worry about what control you'd have as to where the money would be spent. Good idea, I assume if we became partners with the board we might find out who actually owns Thorpe Arch & ER?

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Jack
28/6/2013 05:29:55 am

Im all over this - SUPER LEEDS, when do we pay?

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Will
28/6/2013 05:31:43 am

Me and my two sons would be happy to pay thats another 3 of us! MOT

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wicksi
28/6/2013 05:49:01 am

love the idea of owning even part of my club,if this is done properly it could work

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mbl
28/6/2013 05:53:06 am

lets get it done! cambridge whites, theres between 25 -30 of us , im sure at least half of us will cough up, lets go fucking mental. MOT

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booby t
28/6/2013 05:58:26 am

yes defo get this up n running im defo in at least it feels like wer doin sumat to help our unlucky owner club risdale bates gfh a bad nitemare thats come true

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Petter-Andre
28/6/2013 07:27:23 am

I'm in! Just need the details. Gary would be a good first choice as chairman, after that elections at the annual general meeting. Can get several other Norwegians to join as well.

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Whitedolphin
28/6/2013 07:34:28 am

I'm up for it

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Fitzroy Burton
28/6/2013 07:47:31 am

Great, I am in.

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Shazzan
28/6/2013 08:05:40 am

Good grief. This just goes to show the shock we are in. Supposed to be really looking forward to a new season with loads of hope. Well we are all gutted are we not?

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David Broxup
28/6/2013 08:17:24 am

I have been a fan since 1953, great idea, we need a legal brain on the case. MOT

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Barry
28/6/2013 08:20:52 am

Let me know if and when we start.

Barry

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jan
28/6/2013 02:44:58 pm

I would be interested if done in a proper manner

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jan
28/6/2013 03:35:32 pm

Another thought !!!
GFH are in it to make money, no problem with that, we don't want boom and bust, as supporters we want long term club growth all across the club, maybe it might be a good suggestion for Gary Cooper
to contact the guy from Clipper Logistics, top business man, Leeds supporter and maybe join forces !!!

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jan
28/6/2013 03:35:49 pm

Another thought !!!
GFH are in it to make money, no problem with that, we don't want boom and bust, as supporters we want long term club growth all across the club, maybe it might be a good suggestion for Gary Cooper
to contact the guy from Clipper Logistics, top business man, Leeds supporter and maybe join forces !!!

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jan
28/6/2013 03:36:29 pm

Another thought !!!
GFH are in it to make money, no problem with that, we don't want boom and bust, as supporters we want long term club growth all across the club, maybe it might be a good suggestion for Gary Cooper
to contact the guy from Clipper Logistics, top business man, Leeds supporter and maybe join forces !!!

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jan
28/6/2013 03:38:59 pm

Another thought !!!
What about Gary Cooper contacting the guy from clipper logistics and joining forces

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jan
28/6/2013 03:42:41 pm

Sorry about the above, it said it was not submitting !!

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perth glory boy
28/6/2013 03:49:33 pm

great idea! i think a lot of leeds fans over here would be up for it

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Deano
28/6/2013 04:49:25 pm

I would be in

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pete
28/6/2013 04:52:57 pm

Yeh, I'm on the dole too, but count me in,.....great idea mate

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Big Red (but definitely white)
28/6/2013 05:18:16 pm

I am in too let's get it organised!!

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Dave Champ ( Cheltenham )
28/6/2013 07:20:13 pm

sound like a plan , may be an advert in the national press would bring in more than the suggested 10,000 and turn things around even quicker ??

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Mick-Stockton white
28/6/2013 08:50:38 pm

great idea count me in

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Darren
28/6/2013 09:16:48 pm

If registering a LTD company you need two directors and a secretary. Needs setting up professionally.

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Cheesewire link
28/6/2013 09:20:09 pm

I'll be the director, Darren and you can be my secretary :)

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Neil Anders
28/6/2013 11:29:00 pm

I would definitely be interested in that, but the money has to go on the squad.

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stevo
29/6/2013 06:51:41 am

This could be fairly easy to set up. I'm involved with a Sunday league team in Ireland that purchased land a few year's ago to build a clubhouse,lay a top class playing surface, floodlights etc;a loan being arranged with the local bank, plus lottery funding. The club had a debt of considerable size to service when the dust had settled.
Fast forward a few year's and the club now have an astro-turf court which is bringing in much-needed income. The main tool for maintaining the payment of loans is a monthly direct-debit, which currently has about 180 members. With various other fundraising ventures the debt is slowly being reduced.
The point I'm trying to make is that it WORKS! The facilities now must be the best in the county and we're talking Sunday league here.
If contact was made with LUST and people are serious about this, it can be a runner. All it needs is a form for direct-debit for say 25 quid a month made payable to OUR MOT Ltd, a vehicle set up legally of course,hopefully with a few wealthy LEEDS FANS, proper committee etc; and Mr. Swain's idea could be a runner. Imagine, if we got 10,000 members, then 20,30,000 say, the sky truly is the limit, if we are indeed followed world-wide by a massive fanbase, then we really could have a big say in the future of our beloved club. After all, we are UNITED are'nt we? COME ON THEN< LET'S DO THIS!!!

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Dansdad1919
29/6/2013 10:47:42 pm

If this takes off, I'd be in, I bring a car full from S Wales to half a dozen games a season and I think four of us would be up for it, I'm a LUST member so that would be a great communication forum for this suggestion. Bring it on MOT.

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Stiv74
30/6/2013 05:15:10 pm

Burnley Whites are in!!!! As long as we can see the proceeds goes towards player recruitment MOT

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